In 2005, the New York Times did a story professing Philadelphia as the "sixth borough." Writer Jessica Pressler says, "Philadelphians occasionally refer to their city -- somewhat deprecatingly -- as the 'sixth borough' of New York, and with almost 8,000 commuters making the 75-minute train ride between the cities each weekday, the label seems not far off the mark."
Five years later, I have yet to forget this article. Having grown up in neutral territory -- South Brunswick, NJ to be exact, smack-dab in the middle of the rival cities -- it's unfair for me to take a side. On the other hand, I work in Manhattan so I know plenty about the Big Apple, but what did I really know about the city of brotherly love? Not much beyond The Franklin Institute, the Liberty Bell and Will Smith. So a month ago, I ventured out to explore Philly beyond its rich history (yes, I am that shallow). I will not attempt to compare Philadelphia to New York City. They are, after all, separated by an entire state -- it's like apples and oranges. But I will tell you about my Philly experience in an effort to share all of its fabulousness...
Photos:
Korman, Susan. P is for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2005. Print.
Gibb, David and Ted Smart. Philadelphia. New York: Colour Library International, Ltd., 1981. Print.
http://www.visitphilly.com/itineraries/philadelphia/a-weekend-is-more-fun-in-historic-philadelphia/
Video:
http://youtu.be/eB4EycGxuiw
Article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ysolt-usigan/philadelphia-food-nightli_b_772867.html
In 2005, the New York Times did a story professing Philadelphia as the "sixth borough." Writer Jessica Pressler says, "Philadelphians occasionally refer to their city -- somewhat deprecatingly -- as the 'sixth borough' of New York, and with almost 8,000 commuters making the 75-minute train ride between the cities each weekday, the label seems not far off the mark."
Five years later, I have yet to forget this article. Having grown up in neutral territory -- South Brunswick, NJ to be exact, smack-dab in the middle of the rival cities -- it's unfair for me to take a side. On the other hand, I work in Manhattan so I know plenty about the Big Apple, but what did I really know about the city of brotherly love? Not much beyond The Franklin Institute, the Liberty Bell and Will Smith. So a month ago, I ventured out to explore Philly beyond its rich history (yes, I am that shallow). I will not attempt to compare Philadelphia to New York City. They are, after all, separated by an entire state -- it's like apples and oranges. But I will tell you about my Philly experience in an effort to share all of its fabulousness...
Photos:
Korman, Susan. P is for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2005. Print.
Gibb, David and Ted Smart. Philadelphia. New York: Colour Library International, Ltd., 1981. Print.
WEBSITES:
Local -
http://www.visitphilly.com/
http://www.philly.com/
National -
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60795-Philadelphia_Pennsylvania-Vacations.html
http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/9-philadelphia
International -
http://london.gov.uk/
turismomadrid.es
Blog -
http://www.uwishunu.com/
tp://philadelphia.grubstreet.com/
Misc. -
http://www.temple.edu/
http://philadelphia.about.com/cs/education/a/metro_colleges.htm